Two days in
Rabat.

After arrival

• Go to your accommodation
• Check in
• Put down your bags
• Take a breather
• Have something to eat or drink at leisure
• Only then head outside

This afternoon is about getting a first feel for Rabat, rather than trying to see the entire city straight away.

Bou Regreg

Start quietly by the river.

A gentle transition from the journey into Rabat: open space, water, boats and Salé on the opposite bank.

A first taste of the medina

Then head gently towards the medina without a fixed goal.

Do not try to photograph everything you see yet.

Use this first walk mainly to discover:

• where it is busy
• where the light falls beautifully
• where the local shops are
• which streets you might want to revisit the next day

A moment to rest

Find a café or terrace for a relaxed break.

Put the camera away for a while.

This is part of the journey too: you do not always have to move on to the next stop.

Evening

Depending on your energy:

• a short walk along Bou Regreg
• a relaxed dinner
• perhaps another stroll through the medina
• or simply return to your accommodation

No compulsory sunset location today.

Overnight: Rabat

Morning — Kasbah des Oudayas

I would start early here.

The Kasbah is more pleasant in the morning, when it is less crowded and the light is softer.

Andalusian Gardens

Slow down after exploring the streets.

There is no need to walk from one sight to the next here.

Oudayas viewpoint

Then take time to enjoy the views over:

• Bou Regreg
• Atlantic Ocean
• Salé
• beach

Do not leave straight away.

Stop, look and wait for a moment.

Chellah

Then head towards Chellah.

The atmosphere changes completely here: ancient ruins, archaeology, gardens and history.

Midday — rest & lunch

Take a deliberate break after Chellah.

No photography agenda.

• Lunch
• tea/coffee
• sit down for a while
• return to your accommodation for a break if you wish

This keeps the day from becoming one long tourist checklist.

Hassan Tower

Later in the afternoon, head towards Hassan Tower.

I would photograph this very differently from the medina.

Think mainly about geometry and scale.

Mohammed V Mausoleum

Work more quietly and respectfully here.

Rabat medina

Later, head towards the medina.

Now the focus returns to street photography.

Late afternoon — Bou Regreg

At the end of the day, return towards the water.

After a first visit on Day 5, this place feels a little more familiar.

Sunset

I would avoid a crowded place to finish the day.

Find a quiet spot along Bou Regreg or towards the Oudayas.

Do not keep the camera in front of your face all the time.

Take a few photographs, then simply enjoy the view together.

Photography rule for Rabat

At each main location, a maximum of five strong images:

• 1 wide shot
• 1 medium shot
• 1 detail
• 1 human moment
• 1 creative composition

And one more thing I consider important for this journey:

Take at least one photograph of a personal travel moment each day.

• an expression that catches your eye, with permission
• someone walking along a street
• a hand on the table during tea
• shadows in the street
• someone seen from behind in the landscape

In the end, those may become the most treasured images of this journey.

Overnight: Rabat